Henrik Windstedt

Sweden

As an integral part of the freeski scene since its inception, Henrik Windstedt not only helped shape the sport during its infancy, he is one of a handful of freeskiers that successfully transitioned into the big mountain realm to influence the progression of freeriding as well.

From park, pipe and urban skiing to backcountry-freestyle and big mountain skiing; Henrik Windstedt has done it all during his expansive freeski career. Not only has he competed on the biggest stages of both park and freeride competitions, Henrik did it all while filming jaw-dropping film segments with the most respected production companies of the world. Skiers still actively pushing the boundaries of the sport that can look back at such well-rounded and successful ski careers, are few and far between which is why Windstedt is still the most well-known Scandinavian freerider—although Henrik would never claim this himself.